A Patient Asks Why a Combination Product Containing an Opioid

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient asks why a combination product containing an opioid analgesic and a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) has been prescribed to manage cancer pain. Which response will the provider give the patient?

• A) "A combination product decreases harm to the gastrointestinal tract."
• B) "By combining these drugs, the side effects of one drug cancels out the side effects of the other drug."
• C) "There is a decreased likelihood of opioid dependence when it is given in combination with a NSAID."
• D) "The combination provides increased pain relief than when either product is used alone."

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